CT Technologist

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Two pension plans

Vacation up to 200 hours/year

Sick leave up to 96 hours/year

8 holidays/year

Transit discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University is seeking a CT Technologist to operate multi-detector CT scanners, evaluate anatomy, and ensure high-quality imaging while maintaining patient safety. The role supports education, research, and clinical leadership within Diagnostic Imaging.

Candidates should have a JRCERT-accredited education, ARRT CT registry or equivalent, and BLS certification. This on-site position involves direct patient care across age groups in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a JRCERT accredited school of radiologic sciences.
• CT Technologists must be licensed by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging and have an ARRT (CT) registry; if not, ARRT (R)/(N)/(RT) with CT experience and CT certification within 6 months.
• BLs certificate within 30 days of hire or prior to independent practice.

Responsibilities

• Operates multi-slice CT scanners to perform exams with accuracy and efficiency.
• Evaluates anatomy and related pathologies for presentation to Radiologist.
• Adheres to ALARA and minimizes radiation dose while maintaining image quality.
• Prescreens patients for contrast sensitivity and manages contrast injections.
• Verifies imaging order and protocols in the EMR and properly labels images.

Skills

Good judgment

Communication skills

IV/Angio-cath starts

Contrast administration

Complex CT imaging competency

Education

JRCERT accredited radiologic sciences program

Tools

ARRT CT registry or equivalent

Job description

Department Overview

The function of the CT Technologist position within the Department of Diagnostic Imaging is to provide technical diagnostic support. CT Technologists operate multi-detector CT scan equipment used to capture and process images for the purpose of medical diagnosis. The CT technologist promotes OHSU’s mission statement by delivering high quality, cost effective, family-oriented service. This position helps to create a collaborative environment by integrating education, research and clinical leadership. The CT Technologists work with infant, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

Function/Duties of Position

Imaging

• Operates multi-slice CT Scanners to perform exams with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of equipment.


• Demonstrates knowledge and skill to evaluate anatomy and any related pathologies for presentation to the Radiologist.


• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in CT physics & Radiation Safety.


• Exercises responsible judgment in recognizing and reporting significant situations relating to patient care.


• Prepares and instructs the patient for the diagnostic exam using age-appropriate communication skills.


• Adjusts scanning factors and patient positioning to eliminate or minimize artifacts due to patient habitus, motion, implants, or monitoring equipment.


• Adheres to the ALARA principle while optimizing the exam to obtain the highest image quality with the lowest possible radiation dose to the patient


• Must be able to perform all ranges of exams after completion of technical competencies. Continues to stay current in regard to new CT technology hardware and software upgrades.


• Demonstrates specific normal and abnormal cross-sectional anatomy/pathology through the use of scan techniques, reconstructions, and 3D post-processing.

Documentation

• Verifies complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers.


• Verifies imaging order and protocol in the patient’s electronic medical record.


• Responsible for correctly identify patients by complying with Imaging dept. Patient Identification Policy.


• Labels images completely & accurately with patient demographics, position or other required documentation.


• Follows through with all aspects of scanning duties in order to provide efficient and timely completion of examinations with correct data entry, begin and complete with correct billing and verification that images are in PACS.


• Technologists prescreen all patients for sensitivity & contraindications to contrast medications used during the imaging exam.


• Implements the correct types of contrast and injection factors on a case-by- case basis.


• Generates a CD or DVD of imaging exams on an as-needed basis.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a JRCERT accredited school of radiologic sciences.


• CT Technologists must be licensed by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging and have an ARRT (CT) registry. CT Technologists who do not have an ARRT (CT) registry must be ARRT (R), or ARRT (N), or NMTCB certified or ARRT (RT) registered upon hire with documentation of CT Clinical Experience requirements; and must receive CT certification by the ARRT within 6 months of hire.


• Positions within person patient care: BLS certificate within 30 days of hire or prior to independent practice, whichever comes first.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (Competencies)

• Must have good judgment, decision-making, and communication skills.


• Proficient in IV/Angio-cath starts and administration of contrast media via power injection


• Demonstrates specific normal and abnormal cross sectional anatomy/pathology through the use of scan techniques, reconstructions, and 3D post-processing


• Must demonstrate competency in complex CT imaging and the ability to adjust imaging parameters appropriately on a case-by-case basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive Emergency, Trauma, and Stroke imaging experience preferred

Additional Details

This position works in a busy environment with frequent interruptions, multiple demands, and continuous interaction with patients and other medical professionals. Work locations include OHSU Hospital & OHSU Center for Health & Healing imaging departments. Hazardous exposure risks to ionizing radiation, chemical solutions, and human tissue/fluids.

Benefits

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee


• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from


• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service


• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year


• 8 paid holidays per year


• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts


• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome.

OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

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